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The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults (JRLYA), the official research journal of YALSA, is currently accepting submissions for a special themed issue. A patron's right to access information is a key tenet of librarianship but providing access can sometimes be difficult. Library access for teens can be a complicated matter as technology changes and evolves, and barriers – such as transportation, the so-called "digital divide," and many others – can prevent patrons from finding what they need. JRLYA is accepting submissions for a special themed issue that addresses access in libraries that serve teens. Some areas of interest in this issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digital access when physical locations are closed
- Intersection of access and outreach
- Equitable access
- Identifying challenges to access and overcoming them
- Implicit bias and access
Researchers, librarians, graduate students, and others who conduct research related to teens (ages 12 – 18) and libraries are invited to submit manuscripts. Papers describing both scholarly research (qualitative, quantitative, or theory development) as well as action research are welcome for peer review and consideration of publication. Papers that report library programs but lack an original research component will not be considered. Papers focusing on other topics will be considered for later issues.
View the writer's guidelines here. Email manuscripts by November 30, 2020, to editor Robin Moeller at: yalsaresearch@gmail.com.
JRLYA is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal. Its purpose is to enhance the development of theory, research, and practice to support teen library services. JRLYA presents original research concerning: 1) the informational and developmental needs of teens; 2) the management, implementation, and evaluation of teen library services; and 3) other critical issues relevant to librarians who work with this population.
JRLYA's calls for submissions: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/category/call-for-papers/
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Sarah Evans
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
sarah.evans@unt.edu------------------------------